"You'll never beat me brother." Yoki said to his younger twin brother.

Aang sighed. It was true he would probably not defeat him. His brother was known to excel in every sport and combat activity. Right now they were training in the dojo, of course Yoki had no need to train. Aang however was struggling.

"You've mastered all the techniques, even the twelve zodiac fighting styles. I barely mastered the pig." I sighed. The pig was considered to be the easiest technique to master.

"You just need to keep trying Aang. If you do, one of these days you may actually beat me." Yoki laughed.

The two brothers were the best of friends. They were identical except Yoki's black hair was longer and tied into a braid and Aang was slightly taller. Besides that you couldn't tell them apart. They even dressed alike.

"You two have come far in you training young ones." Sensi said.

The two quickly stopped fighting and bowed. "Yes Sensi."

"No need to bow my students, soon we will all be equals. I assume the two of you have heard of the Twelve Zodiac Warriors." He said.

"Of course Sensi, we are from China, of course we know about the Chinese Zodiac."

"But how well do you know this tale?" He asked the twins.

They looked at each and shrugged.

Long Ago in Ancient China, the kingdom of China was in great danger, from a dark chi wizard. The Supreme Sorcerer held a race for the noblest creatures to fight. The first twelve to win the race, would be chosen to fight the forces of evil. These animals were the dragon, the horse, the snake, the tiger, the rabbit, the rooster, the ox, the ram, the rat, the dog, the monkey, and the boar. With their combined magic they managed to get rid of the lf the evil that lurked in their land.

After that the animals went back to their homes and rested in peace. First though, if something ever happened to them their powers would be in twelve gemstones, born to those of rightful chi.

"I already know that you two hope to acquire the gemstones. Of course to the knowledge to everyone in the academy, I have a gemstone at this school."

"Sensei, are you really saying you will show us the Crimson Dragon Gem?" Yoki eagerly asked.

Becoming the dragon warrior was his dream. Something he wanted for years. Aang didn't have as high standards. He knew his brother would become Dragon Warrior, and Aang would be left behind. The two twins followed their Sensei to a large crimson colored temple which carving of large flying dragons all around.

"Where are we?" Yoki asked.

"We're at the temple of the Dragon! I've read all about this place." He said amazed.

They both looked around and were amazed. Sensi walked over to a burning fireplace with carvings of flying dragons. Without any worry Sensi reached his hand in the flames. He pulled out a glowing crimson gem.

"This is the same gem that belonged to the Crimson Dragon. One of you has been chosen to be a ranger. One of twelve to protect and guide the others." Sensi said.

Yoki stepped up. He knew this was his time. He would finally be chosen, it was his dream. Nothing could ruin it.. The gem glowed with a crimson light and shot out of Sensei's hand. Yoki held up his hand. He knew it would fly to him it was his destiny. Then something unthinkable happened.

It flew into the hands of Aang. Aang and Yoki gasped, while Sensi didn't seem surprised.

"What is the meaning of this?" Yoki hissed.

He felt anger overtake him. This was his destiny! This is his right!

Sensi ignored him and walked over to Aang.

"Aang Shikimori, you are noble and idealistic. One of the greatest traits of the dragon. Do you promise to guard this earth and protect it from the dangers that follow?" Sensi asked.

Aang nervously gulped. "I promise."

"What is this? This is not fair! I deserve this! I trained for this very day since I was two years old! THis is my birthright!" Yoki angrily yelled.

"The fact that you think you deserve this proves how much you don't." Sensi said.

Yoki growled and angrily stormed off. Aang chased after him.

"Brother, wait come back!" Aang yelled.

"You planned this didn't you!" Yoki hissed.

"What? How would you ever think I would plan this? I don't want this title or this responsibility. I wasn't ready for this."

"Stop lying!" Yoki yelled.

He was enraged that his brother would betray him. "You haven't even mastered the Dragon Technique!"

Yoki lept up in the air almost as if he was flying and shaped his fist into a claw. He attempted to use a claw punch on his brother, but Aang blocked it. Both brothers were surprised. Aang was never able to block Yoki's shots.

"I guess the Dragon power allows me to use it's technique. Brother, come back! We can discuss this rationally!" Aang ran after his brother.

But Yoki was faster and ran faded away. Aang sighed. He prayed that one day he would find his brother.